If this is your first time in any college or university and you are a U.S. citizen, you've come to the right place. Learn how to apply, make sure to check out the application deadlines, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Application deadlines

Completed applications are considered on a rolling basis until the deadlines below. For maximum scholarship consideration, be admitted by February 1.

Type

Fall Semester

January Interim

Spring Semester

First-Year

Aug. 15

Dec. 10

Jan. 10

Transfer

Aug. 15

Dec. 10

Jan. 10

Canadian

Aug. 15

N/A

Jan. 10

International

April 1

N/A

Dec. 15*

Previously-admitted / guest students: Students applying for readmission or non-degree seeking students are admitted on a space-available basis and must apply by July 1 for consideration. Please follow the timeline in the chart above.

*We do not accept international applications mid-year unless you are an international student in the U.S. who is transferring to Calvin.

Minimum standards for admission

For first-year applicants

2.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or 65-73% in a Canadian grading system

20 ACT or 1020 SAT (510 Math and 510 Critical Reading)

SAT/ACT waived for Canadian applicants with cumulative average marks of 75% or above.